Historical information
Mary Ann Poultney, née Hisshion was born at Linton in 1864. She married John Poultney at Ballarat on December 31, 1888. It is understood that they lived in Sydney until John Poultney died in 1902, after which Mary Ann returned to Linton with her three daughters, Annie, Nell, and Lillian. She was librarian at the Linton Free Library between 1907 and 1911.
Physical description
Copy of original black and white photo of middle-aged couple. Man with moustache & buttonhole, lady seated with lace fichu. John and Mary Ann Poultney (nee Hission).
Inscriptions & markings
"John & Mary Ann Poultney (nee Hisshion) undated"